So you’re renovating your bathrooms and kitchen area, choosing colours, tiles and appliances. It’s true that quality, fashionable appliances add value to your property or at least make it more attractive to potential buyers. In particular, bathrooms and kitchens sell homes.

Quality fixtures and fittings add that special touch to your property, making it visually pleasing and adding a heightened sense of value and style. However, buying appliances that will appeal doesn’t necessarily mean buying the most expensive. It’s wise to shop around and see what features, tones and colours are fashionable and practical, as most buyers especially love clean lines and practicality.

Thinking of selling and wondering whether you can obtain a fair price?

Selling your largest asset is a serious business, however, regardless of the market place, there are three vital tips to consider prior to placing your home on the market:

Tips to selling:

Price – Price your home correctly and it’s three quarters sold. Few buyers purchase the first home they see. Generally they look at numerous properties, study the market place and become knowledgeable about property values. Pricing your home correctly is vitally important.

Presentation – Make sure your home is well presented. Clean, open, bright and without clutter always works well. Make any repairs before placing your home on the market.

Marketing – Select your agent well and have them design an effective marketing campaign in order to obtain the best price.

By following these three tips you can attract a buyer at the right price and quickly!

For a neutral opinion on the price of your home contact us today on 0418 747 997.

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can be one of the heaviest bills that an investor will be forced to shoulder. However, by timing your property sale you can minimise the amount payable.

When selling an investment property, you will have to pay CGT on any profit you make beyond the original purchase price.

By timing the sale of your property so that the effective sale date falls within a more favourable financial year you can minimize your CGT.

What makes a more favourable financial year?

These are years where your planned income is lower than previous years, i.e. your first or second year of retirement. Generally you will fall into a lower taxation bracket and effectively minimize your CGT.

The date of transaction is the contract date not the settlement date. Investors should be aware of that fact because a lot can be gained by timing your sale in terms of CGT.

Targeted exposure can often prove to be the key to securing a sale on your property for the best available price in today’s market.

In order to obtain top dollar in our current market, a seller must consider all their marketing options. With clever use of the available marketing options it is easy to achieve great exposure for minimal investment. A strong campaign can tip the scales in the vendor’s favour by creating a sense of urgency and competition in the market place.

Tips on obtaining the best price for your home include:

Select an agent with whom you can work. Someone knowledgeable with experience and a reputation for getting the job done. They should have testimonials and a proven track record.

Tailor an effective marketing campaign with your agent. Remember, the more people who see your property, the greater the competition you create.

Be realistic with your price expectation. Dreaming of obtaining tens of thousands more than your property is realistically worth will only hinder a sale.

Complete any unfinished DIY projects BEFORE placing your home on the market.

For more tips on getting the best price for your home ask us for a FREE copy of our book “How to sell your home for a dream price in record time!” simply sms Book with your name and postal address to 0418 747 997 today or order from our website today at this link.

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Testimonials

We are very pleased with our recent selling experience through Remax Profile with Grant and Christina. Grant worked closely with me outlining a marketing program which was executed perfectly and resulted in our property selling under the hammer at auction. With his friendly and honest nature and hardworking commitment, I would definitely recommend Grant to friends and strangers alike.

--Daniel

Just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you very much for the gift I received from you yesterday. It was very nice of you. I have to say you certainly made the whole process of the purchase a lot easier and I really appreciate the proactive approach you took to finalising the contract and closing out any issues that arose. Much appreciated and certainly to a higher standard than the majority of other agents I have dealt with in my time.

--Nick

We appreciate and are very grateful for your diligence, follow up and professionalism in securing our investment unit in Kelvin Grove.
We would have no hesitation in highly recommending your services to prospective clients and look forward to continuing our business with you as our rental Property Managers

Russell and Rae Tewes

'Integrity and humility are not words often associated with the stereotypical real estate agent, however these are two words we would use to describe Grant Penrose. At all times during the emotional sale of a loved one's property, Grant conducted himself with both. Grant quietly and efficiently got the job done, keeping us informed of the progress of the sale. We would recommend Grant to anyone seeking these qualities in employing an agent to sell or buy a property.'
John and Laura

We would like to take this opportunity to thank and compliment our sales agent Juana Bernardo and her team for the excellent job that they did whilst marketing our property at 13 Pictavia Street, Toowong.

Being in a different state, it was comforting to have Juana handle the sale of my house. Juana’s persistence and results-focused approach ensured we got a timely result in a challenging market.
Juana and her Sales Associate were helpful and professional throughout the process, taking a pro-active approach at handling any hurdles or delays that came about. Their customer service was excellent, keeping us aware of developments along the way. Whilst the auction process can be very stressful, with Juana and her team in charge, we felt we were in good hands.
I would not hesitate in recommending Juana to anyone thinking of selling.
Yours sincerely,

Salina and Stewart - Pictavia St, Toowong

Thank you for assisting us with the sale of our investment property at Fernberg Road, Paddington. You kept us well informed and we appreciated the phone calls and emails. You kept the tenant on side and helped 'smooth the waters' with a fussy buyer. Being from interstate, we also relied on your local knowledge of the sale process and the paperwork required (eg completing the body corporate Disclosure Statement for the unit). Thank you again for an excellent and professional service.

--Mike & Lyn

Grant has been a huge support to us when purchasing our first Australian property. Communication with Grant has been first class and I would recommend them to anyone that is either selling or buying a property.

Thank you for everything.
Anne-Marie & MichaelKewarra St, Kenmore

I have known Mr Grant Penrose for in excess of 10 years. He has always impressed by his invariable professionalism, real estate knowledge and courtesy, which he combines with an open and welcoming approach.
In placing a significant asset in the hands of a real estate agent, one has to have the confidence that one's goals are fully understood and met. In an industry where effective communication underpins successful sales, Grant has, at all times, had the ability to understand my goals and effectively "walk me through" the process.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Grant to any prospective purchaser or vendor. His honesty and integrity are beyond reproach and his knowledge of the industry detailed and accurate.
Milton

Geoff and I want to thank you for your hard work in getting mum and dads house sold yesterday. We really appreciated your professionalism as their real estate agent and even more important to us, is the kind and considerate way you have helped and supported mum and dad during this journey.

It has been a big help knowing that when you phoned them or dropped in to update them, you showed a great deal of compassion and respect towards them. Being here in Gatton has made it difficult for us to be with them all the time, but knowing you were the one they were dealing with has made it easier for us as well… thank you so much.

Arthur & Rosamond Smith

From our initial meeting, Grant’s detailed knowledge of current local market trends, advertising strategies and sales options combined with his honest professional advice allowed us to develop a marketing and sales campaign specifically suited to our needs.
His friendly and accommodating nature was reassuring and allowed us to feel at ease during negotiations.
Grant’s follow up of potential buyers was exceptional and we were continually updated on all developments. Throughout the whole campaign Grant’s commitment to securing the best possible result for us was evident and when the house sold at auction, as planned, we couldn’t have been happier with the result.
Peter